Luka Modric, the renowned midfielder who recently ended his 13-year tenure with Real Madrid, is scheduled to arrive in Milan on Monday to commence his new role with AC Milan. The 39-year-old Croatian international has signed a one-year contract with the Italian giants and is set to embark on his Serie A adventure.
Modric`s Initial Schedule with Milan
According to reports, Modric`s first day in Milan will be packed with activities. He is expected to address the media at a press conference around 4:00 PM local time. Following this, the midfielder will make an appearance at Milan`s flagship store on Via Dante, where he is likely to be greeted by enthusiastic supporters.
Tuesday will mark Modric`s first day of physical assessments at the club`s training facility. In the afternoon, he is slated to join his new teammates for his inaugural training session with the Rossoneri.
Milan`s Pre-Season Progress
AC Milan recently concluded their pre-season tour of Asia and Australia, which included matches against Arsenal, Liverpool, and Perth Glory. The team`s performance varied, with a narrow loss to Arsenal, an impressive victory over Liverpool, and a commanding win against Perth Glory.
Upcoming Fixtures
Milan`s pre-season schedule continues with two more friendly matches. They are set to face Leeds United in Dublin and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the coming days. The competitive season will kick off with a Coppa Italia first-round match against Bari on August 17, followed by their Serie A opener against newly-promoted Cremonese on August 24.
As Modric prepares to don the red and black stripes, Milan fans eagerly anticipate the impact this world-class midfielder will have on their team`s performance in the upcoming season.